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is anyone else surprised by the listed 1/4 time for a IS-F? I figured it would easily do low 12's with new engine. What gives with that? I mean you can get pretty close to a 12 second 1/4 mile with a IS350 right?
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I am sorry guys. You are right about my posts lately. I am just bummed after my test drive with the car. Don't take offense on the posts. They are reasonable questions with a performance car where they are competing against M3.
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I think it may be a traction thing. If it had a stick and better launch capabilities than we could have better numbers. This car should be mid 12's I would think on average for a "good" driver.
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You have to push the car (hard) to really appreciate the difference between the IS F and the IS 350. I've own a bunch of Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and one Ferrari besides all the Lexus in my sig. You won't be able to properly judge on just a normal test drive.
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It very well may be a traction issue, but stick has nothing to do with it. Stickier or wider tires than stock may help with launching and give the car more traction.
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I think low 12's would be a stretch. I think that as time passes we might see best times in the 12.4 - 12.6 range. Reserve these times for cars that have weight removed, drag radials, 1/8 gas, etc. Bone stock, off the showroom floor, your looking at a good solid 12.7 with a good driver.
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I took my stock F to the drag strip on Thursday and did eight passes. I did all passes in sport mode with traction control off. My best run that I had was a 13.03@109.44. I was hoping to get into the 12's but no luck.